DONALD D DAMSCHEN MD
NPI 1124118468
Surgery in Plains, MT

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL, #10 KRUGER RD, PLAINS, MT 59859(406) 826-4853 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 29, 2021, Mar 1, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Donald D Damschen Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DONALD D DAMSCHEN MD (NPI 1124118468) is an individual surgery provider in Plains, Montana, licensed in Montana (7969) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Missoula.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124118468
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD D DAMSCHENCredential: MD
Location AddressCLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL, #10 KRUGER RDPlains, MT 59859
Mailing AddressPo Box 1310Plains, MT 59859-1310 · (406) 826-4853
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2021
NPI 1124118468 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in MT · 7969
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

CLARK FORK VALLEY HOSPITAL, Plains, MT 59859

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1500 W Broadway St Fl 5Missoula, MT 59802-4008 · Phone (406) 542-7525 · Fax (406) 826-4803

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0072182MT

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Donald D Damschen Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931004504
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031205000430
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St. Patrick Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Missoula, MT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number270014
Location500 W BroadwayMissoula, MT 59806 · Missoula County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Plains, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271323
Location10 Kruger RdPlains, MT 59859 · Sanders County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59859 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.82 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Donald Damschen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Damschen is 1124118468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Donald Damschen located?

Donald Damschen practices at Clark Fork Valley Hospital #10 Kruger Rd, Plains, MT 59859. The listed phone number is (406) 826-4853.

What is Donald Damschen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Donald Damschen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Damschen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Donald Damschen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Donald Damschen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Donald Damschen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Damschen is affiliated with St. Patrick Hospital and Clark Fork Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Damschen was last updated on March 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.